At TVO, every Ontarian matters, and matters equally. At the core of TVO’s priorities is a commitment to providing quality, educational opportunities that span one’s lifetime. We seek to represent the voices of individuals and communities across the entire province in the resources we create, the stories we tell, and in the content we produce.

To achieve that goal,  TVO operates within three core areas of impact:

Educate

One of the most essential life skills is the ability to educate oneself. As the world shifts and charges forward, curiosity and lifelong learning become essential in paving the way for future success. Curiosity primes the brain for learning and opens the door to wider opportunities, while lifelong learning encourages us to improve our own quality of life and sense of self-worth by paying attention to the ideas and goals that uniquely inspire us.

Connect

The human connection is one of the biggest and broadest forms of identity which a human being can comprehend. The belief you share a fundamental connection with other human beings – regardless of race, religion, sexuality, or gender – provides the foundation for which a strong community can thrive. Increasing our exposure to diverse voices and varied perspectives challenges us to see the world through a lens different than our own, leading us to become more civic minded, critically engaged, and connected to our collective future.

Inform

TVO provides trustworthy insights and innovative ideas to equip and engage Ontarians to better understand the world. When your mind is engaged, it is making observations, analyzing options, forming connections, and figuring things out. In other words, learning! TVO’s documentaries, films, podcasts, journalism, and much more, are certain to motivate the mind, reshape perspectives, and inspire ideas worth sharing.

TVO strives to create a ripple effect for the future, where all Ontarians are inspired, encouraged, supported, and know they belong. Through our ongoing efforts to amplify underserved and underrepresented voices and communities, TVO believes we all have a role to play in creating new opportunities that reshape our communities in ways which support meaningful social connections, increase trust, and strengthen an overall sense of belonging. Together, our curiosity sets us on a path of endless exploration, pushing us to identify and challenge our own biases, increasing our capacity for empathy, and helping us open ourselves to more authentic connections.